Population 78,989 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lynnwood
Household size in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lynnwood average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in Lynnwood is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Lynnwood, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lynnwood
Renters in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lynnwood than nationally: 39.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Lynnwood are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lynnwood is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,161 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,230 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,612 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,151 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$990 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lynnwood costs $2,151 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $990 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lynnwood
Bachelor's degrees in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Lynnwood (40.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (46.3%). The share with a degree has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lynnwood is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lynnwood
| Period | Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Lynnwood than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lynnwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| North Lynnwood | 2.38 | 36.0 | 8.6% | 55.1% | 8.3% | 2000 | $2,171 | 43.5% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Lake Stickney | 2.54 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 57.7% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,823 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 3.9% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.38 | 39.2 | 10.9% | 43.8% | 4.0% | 1975 | $2,078 | 43.5% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Mill Creek East | 3.19 | 36.4 | 8.5% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,136 | 68.9% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Mill Creek | 2.55 | 40.2 | 5.4% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1994 | $2,444 | 56.7% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Bothell | 2.67 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,645 | 59.5% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Mukilteo | 2.61 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,452 | 56.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lynnwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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